NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 267: Konoha’S Embarrassing Situation, Belated Affection Is Worse Than Grass
The news of Hokage Orochimaru's death was tightly sealed, and few people in Konoha knew about it, only a few high-ranking officials, plus Mitarashi Anko.
The secret is not mourning!
Ninjas were also specially arranged to use the Transformation Technique to transform into Orochimaru and wander around the village every day to reassure people.
To prevent Hokage's death from causing unrest in the village.
Especially certain families, we must not let them know the news.
Two advisors, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, even said several times that the Sarutobi family and the Shimura family must not be allowed to know that Hokage is gone.
These two families are the strongest in Konoha except the Hyuga family.
If the Sarutobi family knew that Orochimaru was dead, they would definitely elect Asuma to be the Hokage.
Not to mention the Shimura family, Danzo's long-standing ambition has long affected his people.
Before the death of Third Generation, Danzo wanted to be the Fifth Hokage, but the Shimura family was jumping up and down for a long time.
Later, seeing that there was no chance, Danzo retreated to the next best option and recommended Orochimaru instead.
The Shimura clan immediately followed Danzo and supported Orochimaru.
This is why Orochimaru became the Fifth Hokage so smoothly.
"For now, the only solution is Fourth Generation."
In the conference room, all the doors and windows were closed, and there were only three people in the room: Nara Shikaku, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu.
Shikaku's words stunned the two committee advisors for a moment.
Mitokado Homura said: "Who are you talking about?"
Utatane Koharu also looked at Shikaku with a horrified expression.
Shikaku said: "It's the Fourth Generation. He has been resurrected by Mizuki. When Ōtsutsuki Kamashiki attacked the village that day, the Fourth Generation appeared and met Yamashiro Aoba."
"But since then, he disappeared again. According to my guess, he should be in Phoenix Village in the Bird Country now."
Mitokado Homura said happily: "It would be great if it is really Minato. If he comes back to take charge of the overall situation, it will be safe."
Utatane Koharu also nodded and said: "Yes, since Minato has been resurrected, of course the position of Hokage is still his, so go and invite him back immediately."
Shikaku looked hesitant and wanted to say something, but he opened his mouth and never said anything.
Homura frowned and said: "Shikaku, why do you have any hesitation? Minato is the best candidate for Hokage. Even if Hiruzen survives, I will choose Minato."
Shikaku sighed: "It's not that I hesitate, but that I'm worried that even if I find Minato, he won't agree to come back."
"You also know about Uzumaki Naruto."
"As Naruto's father, you can imagine how Minato would feel after knowing what happened to Naruto when he was young."
"From the Hiura-style attack on Konoha, it can be inferred that Minato came to the village but did not take action. I am afraid he has hatred for Konoha."
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu were both silent.
Yes, as a parent, who doesn’t want their son to have a happy childhood?
If Naruto was hated by the villagers just because of his status as Jinchūriki, Minato would not think much about it, because most of Jinchūriki's childhoods were unfortunate.
But Naruto is obviously the son of a hero. If the villagers knew Naruto's true identity, even if he was a Jinchūriki, they would not hate him. Instead, they would love and protect him even more because of the Fourth Generation.
Unfortunately, Naruto's identity was tightly concealed.
The conference room fell into silence.
After a long while, Mitokado Homura gritted his teeth and said: "Stupid Hiruzen, Konoha's current situation is all caused by his stupidity."
Utatane Koharu said: "It's too late to scold him now. When he chose to conceal Naruto's identity, although we did not express approval, we did not expressly oppose it. Looking deeper, we are also responsible."
"The top priority is to find a way to win Minato back."
"Konoha is now in a recession. If Minato doesn't come back, the village will really decline."
"We can't let Shodai, in the form of Impure World Reincarnation, take care of the village's affairs again."
Mitokado Homura looked at Shikaku and said: "You think quickly, let's see if there is any way to bring Minato back."
"No matter what the cost, Minato must come back."
Lu Jiu nodded and said: "I'll try my best. As for whether I can succeed, hey!"
On the day the meeting ended, in Konoha Village, the topic that Uzumaki Naruto was the son of Fourth Mizukage Namikaze Minato once again became the topic of discussion among everyone.
He is obviously the son of a hero, but he has been treated as the son of a demon fox since he was a child. He is beaten like a rat crossing the street.
Many people are regretting why they did that to Naruto in the first place.
Some people even came to Konoha Cemetery, cried in front of Minato's tombstone, and kowtowed to apologize.
There were many people, and there was a long queue at the entrance of the cemetery.
Someone else suggested writing a sincere letter of apology, attaching the autographs of all the villagers, and sending it to Phoenix Village in the Land of Birds to ask for Uzumaki Naruto's forgiveness.
This proposal was recognized by all the villagers, so a letter of apology was quickly released, and the villagers spontaneously lined up to write their signatures.
Konoha Village becomes very lively.
Then another news came out, saying that Naruto's identity was deliberately concealed by Third Generation.
The Third Generation wanted to control Naruto, the Jinchūriki, in this way.
The residents of Konoha Village have all been taken advantage of by the Third Generation.
As soon as the news came out, Konoha exploded, and the villagers were furious. They wanted to rush to the cemetery, dig out the bodies of the Third Generation and whip them.
The power of public opinion is terrifying, and Third Generation was directly nailed to the pillar of shame.
The villagers who once loved him now hate him and spurn him.
The Sarutobi clan was not happy, and several elders came to the Hokage Building to protest. However, the Sarutobi clan's clan was surrounded by angry villagers, and the elders could not get out.
They were very angry, but faced with so many villagers, they could do nothing.
He didn't dare to attack the villagers. Anbu, who was hiding around, was not a vegetarian.
"Shikaku, why is this happening?" Asuma asked angrily.
Shikaku sighed and said: "Asuma, Konoha has reached a critical moment of life and death, and we have no choice but to do this."
Asuma scolded: "My father sacrificed himself for Konoha. Even if he did something wrong, his contribution cannot be erased. He dedicated his life to Konoha, and now that he is dead, is this how you treat him? "
Shikaku said: "Asuma, did you know that the Fifth Generation is dead!"
"What?" Asuma was shocked.
Shikaku: "The current Fifth Generation project was disguised by Anbu's people to prevent the villagers from causing a commotion if they knew about it."
"Asuma, Konoha is in a state of decline right now, and no one in the village can take on the important responsibility of the Hokage. After discussing with two consultants, the only result I got was to let the Fourth Generation return to the village."
Asuma was even more surprised.
"Fourth Generation? Isn't Fourth Generation dead?"
Shikaku said: "He has been resurrected and is now in the Kingdom of Birds, but because of Naruto, he is unwilling to return to Konoha. Even after being resurrected, he did not meet his old friends in the village."
"He harbors hatred for Konoha, and it was your father who caused all this."
"We respect the Third Generation, and we are even less willing to desecrate the dead."
"But the village has reached this point, and we have no choice. If the Fourth Generation does not come back, the village will really be desperate."
"I was forced to make such a choice."
"I just hope that I can ask for forgiveness from Fourth Generation and then come back and continue to take charge of the overall situation."
Asuma remained silent, his eyes full of struggle.
On one side is his father, on the other side is the future of Konoha. It is difficult for him to choose which is more important.
Not everyone is like Uchiha Itachi, who can give up family ties for the sake of the village.
"Asuma, I hope you can understand."
Asuma's fist loosened and tightened, tightened and loosened again.
At this moment, his heart was in a mess.
A series of things that happened in Konoha related to Uzumaki Naruto spread quickly, driven by Konoha's top brass.
The letter of apology to Naruto was also sent to the Bird Country as quickly as possible.
Within a few days, a letter of apology was delivered to Fenghuang Village.
Minato, Kushina, and Naruto all read it, and the apology in the letter was indeed sincere, and every word expressed sincere apology.
Minato and Naruto looked a little moved, but Kushina's face was indifferent.
"Hmph, belated affection is worse than grass."
"I heard that Naruto's true identity was known before the Rock Shinobi Village Chūnin exam, but Konoha was indifferent."
"Now the emotional card is suddenly playing. I think I probably know Minato that you are resurrected, and I want to beg you to come back."
I have to say that women's intuition is always terrifyingly accurate.
Once they heard that it was purposeful, the excitement in Minato and Naruto's hearts disappeared immediately.
Kushina looked at Minato and asked: "I emphasize again, if you dare to return to Konoha, we will divorce immediately."
"The child is mine!"
"And no visits allowed!"